How to Pronounce "nonnative"
word
ˈnɑˈneɪtɪv
nah-NAY-tiv
nɒnˈneɪtɪv
non-NAY-tiv
Definition
Describes someone or something that is not originally from a particular place, especially referring to people who are not native to a country or plants and animals introduced from elsewhere.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑˈneɪtɪv
British English
nɒnˈneɪtɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
nah-NAY-tiv
UK
non-NAY-tiv
Listen in Context
Many students in this class are nonnative speakers of English.
A nonnative plant can sometimes harm local species.
He studies nonnative animals in the river.
I’m a nonnative English speaker, so sometimes I mix up words.